Held at the Wild Duck in Portglenone, the event brought together students, staff and invited guests for an evening of celebration.
It was attended by students from across Loughry Campus’ range of food education programmes, all coming together to enjoy one of the key highlights of the academic year.
The function room was filled with students dressed to impress, enjoying a night of dining, music and entertainment. The Students’ Union was particularly pleased to welcome a table of lecturers and members of campus management, whose presence enhanced the occasion and demonstrated their continued support for student life at Loughry Campus.
Students’ Union (SU) deputy president, Katie Givan, expressed pride in the hard work that went into planning the evening.
"The formal is one of the biggest highlights of the student calendar and seeing the hall full and everyone enjoying themselves made all the effort worthwhile. We are grateful to the CAFRE staff who joined us; it really shows the strong sense of community at Loughry.”
SU deputy president, Leah Montgomery, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of student engagement.
"Events like this bring our students together outside the classroom and help create lasting memories. The atmosphere tonight was fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier with how the evening turned out. Thank you to everyone who supported, attended and helped make the night special.”
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Committee members of the Loughry Campus Students’ Union - Judith Mullan, Student Services Manager, Leah Montgomery from Drumahoe, SU Vice-President, Katie Givan from Dungannon, SU Vice-President, Alix Dalzell from Magheramason, Events and Activities Officer, Chloe Millar from Benburb, SU HE Officer, Lesley-Anne Beacom, CAFRE Student Services and Support Manager and Ruben Boyd from Bangor SU Men’s Officer. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
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Evie Park from Ballymena attended the Loughry Campus student formal with her guest Jonathon Doak. Evie is studying for a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Food, Technology and Nutrition at CAFRE. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
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Eireann Gallagher from Antrim, guest Shaylyn McLaughlin, Ritchie McBride from Coleraine, Rachel McKenna from Armagh and guest Lucy Kane enjoying the Loughry Campus student formal. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT
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Food and Drink Academy Apprentice, Sophie Cunningham from Waringstown, attended the Loughry Campus Students’ Union formal with her guest Ben McNally. Photo: DAVID A SCOTT